The Locus Index to Science Fiction: 2006

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Farthing Jo Walton (Tor 0-765-31421-5, Aug 2006, $25.95, 319pp, hc); Alternate history mystery novel, set in 1949 in an independent England in a world where Germany won WWII.

Farthing Jo Walton (SFBC #1211597, Aug 2006, $12.99, 319pp, hc); Reprint (Tor 2006) alternate history mystery. This is similar to the Tor edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Star Trek: Vanguard: Summon the Thunder Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore (Pocket 1-4165-2400-2, Jul 2006, $7.99, 416pp, pb); Star Trek novelization. Copyrighted by Paramount Pictures.

Lover Awakened J. R. Ward (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 0-451-21936-8, Sep 2006, $6.99, 434pp, pb); Vampire romance novel, second in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Copyrighted by Jessica Bird.

Lover Eternal J. R. Ward (Penguin/Signet Eclipse 0-451-21804-3, Mar 2006, $6.99, 441pp, pb); Vampire romance novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood of vampires. Copyrighted by Jessica Bird.

Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blithe James M. Ward (Tor 0-765-31254-9, Dec 2006, $24.95, 319pp, hc, cover by Jon Foster); Fantasy novel of Hornblower-style sea adventure, second in the Halcyon Blithe series.

Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe James M. Ward (Tor 0-765-35110-2, Nov 2006, $6.99, 288pp, pb, cover by Jon Foster); Reprint (Tor 2005) fantasy novel of Hornblower-style sea adventure with living ships made of dragons.

Twilight Child Sally Warner (Penguin/Viking 0-670-06076-3, Jun 2006, $17.99, 223pp, hc, cover by Kazu Sano); Young-adult fantasy. A girl from 18th-century Finland finds a home in Scotland with the help of fairies and others.

She’s No Faerie Princess Christine Warren (St. Martin’s 0-312-34776-6, Nov 2006, $6.99, 333pp, pb); Supernatural romance novel, the second in the Others series. Queen Mab’s rebellious niece takes an illicit trip to Manhattan and gets attacked by a demon and rescued by a hunky werewolf.

Wolf at the Door Christine Warren (St. Martin’s 0-312-93962-0, Mar 2006, $6.99, 336pp, pb); Supernatural romance novel, the first in the Others series. A werefox and werewolf investigate who’s trying to reveal the existence of their supernatural community, The Others.

The Dawn Stag Jules Watson (Overlook Press 1-58567-880-5, Dec 2006, $15.95, 552pp, tp); Reprint (Orion 2005) historical novel with elements of fantasy, the second book in the Dalriada trilogy.

The Spriggan Mirror Lawrence Watt-Evans (Wildside Press 0-8095-5672-3, Jan 2007, $14.95, 280pp, tp, cover by Charles Bernard); Fantasy novel, ninth in the Ethshar series. Originally published online as a serial. Available from from Wildside Press, 9710 Traville Gateway DR. #234, Rockville MD 20850; [www.wildsidepress.com].

The Wizard Lord Lawrence Watt-Evans (Tor 0-765-31026-0, Mar 2006, $26.95, 335pp, hc, cover by Raymond Swanland); Fantasy novel, the first volume in the Annals of the Chosen. The mortal Chosen are given special powers to help them remove an errant Wizard Lord.

Beautiful City of the Dead Leander Watts (Houghton Mifflin 0-618-59443-4, Jul 2006, $16.00, 254pp, hc, cover by Sammy Yuen, Jr.); Young-adult fantasy. A teen’s Ghost Metal band makes more than music.

Stonecutter Leander Watts (Houghton Mifflin/Graphia 0-618-60577-0, Sep 2006, $7.99, 181pp, tp, cover by Sammy Yuen); Reprint (Houghton Mifflin 2002, not seen) young-adult gothic novel with supernatural elements about an apprentice stonecutter hired to work on a secret project.

Blindsight Peter Watts (Tor 0-765-31218-2, Oct 2006, $25.95, 384pp, hc, cover by Thomas Pringle); SF first contact novel. Earth sends an oddball crew into space to try to contact uncommunicative aliens.

When They Came Don Webb (Temporary Culture 0-976-4660-1-5, Nov 2006, $22.50, 222pp, tp); Collection of 23 stories, four original. A signed, silkbound, limited edition of 15 is available only by subscription. Available from Temporary Culture, PO Box 43072, Upper Montclair NJ 07043-0072; [temporaryculture@yahoo.com].

Bolo! David Weber (Baen 1-4165-2062-7, May 2006, $7.99, 483pp, pb, cover by David Mattingly); Reprint (Baen 2005) collection of four military SF stories and one technical article about Keith Laumer’s sentient tanks.

Empire from the Ashes David Weber (Baen 1-4165-0933-X, Feb 2006, $15.00, 774pp, tp, cover by David Mattingly); Reprint (Baen 2003) omnibus of three novels in a series: Mutineers’ Moon (1991), The Armageddon Inheritance (1993), and Heirs of Empire (1996).

In Fury Born David Weber (Baen 1-4165-2054-6, Apr 2006, $27.00, 846pp, hc, cover by David Mattingly); SF novel, an expanded and much revised version of Path of the Fury (1992).

In Fury Born David Weber (SFBC #1212015, Apr 2006, $13.49, 846pp, hc, cover by David Mattingly); Reprint (Baen 2006) SF novel, an expanded version of Path of the Fury (1992). This is similar to the Baen edition, except it lacks a price and has the SFBC number on the back jacket.

Oath of Swords David Weber (Baen 978-1-4165-2086-3, Jan 2007, $15.00, 558pp, tp, cover by Larry Elmore); Reprint (Baen 1995) fantasy novel, first in the series about paladin Bahzell Bahnakson. This adds a new novella, “Sword Brother”.

Hell’s Gate David Weber & Linda Evans (Baen 1-4165-0939-9, Nov 2006, $26.00, 801pp, hc); Fantasy novel. War breaks out when two multi-dimension-spanning civilizations meet, one based on science and the other magic.

We Few David Weber & John Ringo (Baen 1-4165-2084-8, Sep 2006, $7.99, 540pp, pb, cover by Kurt Miller); Reprint (Baen 2005) military SF novel, fourth in the March/Prince Roger/Empire of Man series.

The Sunbird Elizabeth E. Wein (Penguin/Firebird 0-14-240171-4, Jan 2006, $6.99, 184pp, pb, cover by Greg Spalenka); Reprint (Viking 2004) associational YA Arthurian novel, third in a series begun in The Winter Prince. Copyrighted by Elizabeth Gatland.

The Unauthorized X-Men: SF and Comic Writers on Mutants, Prejudice, and Adamantium ed. Len Wein & Leah Wilson (BenBella Books/Smart Pop 1-932100-74-1, Apr 2006, $17.95, 215pp, tp) [X-Men]; Associational non-fiction, a gathering of 17 essays about the comic book by authors including Keith R.A. DeCandido, Adam Roberts, Adam-Troy Castro, and Karen Haber.

Getting Near the End Andrew Weiner (Fitzhenry & Whiteside/Robert J. Sawyer Books 0-88995-344-9, Apr 2006, $16.95, 268pp, tp); Reprint (Sawyer 2004) near-future SF novel. Robert J. Sawyer Books c/o Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 195 Allstate Parkway, Markham ON L3R 4T8; [www.robertjsawyerbooks.com].

DragonLance: Amber and Iron Margaret Weis (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-3796-3, Feb 2006, $25.95, 364pp, hc, cover by Matthew Stawicki); Novelization based on the roleplaying game, second volume of The Dark Disciple. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: Amber and Iron Margaret Weis (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4086-7, Nov 2006, $7.99, 373pp, pb, cover by Matthew Stawicki); Reprint (Wizards of the Coast 2006) novelization based on the roleplaying game, second volume of The Dark Disciple. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Rose of the Prophet Trilogy Margaret Weis & Tracey Hickman (Margaret Weis Productions 1-931567-43-3, Oct 2006, $24.99, 1120pp, tp); Omnibus of the three novels in the trilogy: The Will of the Wanderer (1988), The Paladin of the Night (1989), and The Prophet of Akhran (1989). This has a new introduction by Weis.

DragonLance Chronicles Special Edition Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 1107, Oct 2006, $75.00, 243pp, hc); Reprint (TSR 1988) omnibus of the trilogy. This gilt-edged, leatherbound collectors’ edition appears to be the 1999 annotated edition (as Dragonlance: The Annotated Chronicles), without the preface by Hickman, but adds new appreciations of artist Keith Parkinson by both authors, and has color plates by Parkinson, b&w illustrations by Denis Beauvais and Jeffrey Butler, and a fold-out color map. Copyrighted 2006 by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance: Dragons of the Dwarven Depths Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman (Wizards of the Coast 0-7869-4099-9, Jul 2006, $25.95, 430pp, hc, cover by Matt Stawicki); Novelization based on the role-playing game, the first volume in The Lost Chronicles. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

DragonLance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn Twilight Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Andrew Dabb & et al (Devil’s Due Publishing 1-932796-50-9, May 2006, $17.95, unpaginated, tp, cover by Steve Kurth & Blond); Graphic novel adaptation of Weis & Hickman’s first novel in the original DragonLance Chronicles series, adapted by Andrew Dabb with art by Steve Kurth & Stefano Raffaele. Originally published in comic book form. Copyrighted by Wizards of the Coast.

Dreams and Visions ed. M. Jerry & Helen S. Weiss (Tor/Starscape 0-765-31249-2, Apr 2006, $19.95, 251pp, hc, cover by Paul Hess); Young-adult original anthology of 14 stories. Authors include Charles de Lint, Nancy Springer, and Tamora Pierce.

The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury Sam Weller (Harper Perennial 0-06-054584-4, Feb 2006, $15.95, 384pp, tp); Reprint (Morrow 2005) biography based heavily on interviews with Bradbury. This adds a “P.S.” section with comments by Weller and Bradbury. [Ray Bradbury]

Monster Island David Wellington (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-850-0, Apr 2006, $13.95, 282pp, tp, cover by Christine Schneider); Horror novel, the first book in a trilogy. In a world overrun by zombies, a heavily armed group of schoolgirls comes to NYC in search of medicine. Originally serialized online on the author’s website.

Monster Nation David Wellington (Thunder’s Mouth Press 1-56025-866-7, Oct 2006, $13.95, 285pp, tp, cover by Christine Schneider); Horror novel, the second book in a trilogy, set in a world overrun by zombies. Originally serialized online on the author’s website in 2004.

The Food of the Gods and How it Came to Earth H. G. Wells (Dover 0-486-44846-0, Mar 2006, $6.95, 193pp, tp); Reprint (Macmillan 1904) classic SF novel. This follows the Scribner 1904 US edition.

H.G. Wells: Star Begotten: A Biological Fantasia H. G. Wells (Wesleyan University Press 0-8195-6729-9, Sep 2006, $22.95, 156pp, hc); Reprint (Chatto & Windus 1937) dystopian novel. Edited and with a critical introduction and notes by John Huntington. Wesleyan University Press c/o University Press of New England, 1 Court Street, Suite 250, Lebanon NH 03766-1358; 800-421-1561; [www.upne.com]; [University.Press@Dartmouth.edu].

The Island of Dr. Moreau H. G. Wells (Penguin/Signet Classics 0-451-52989-8, Sep 2005, $4.95, 224pp, pb, cover by Emily Mahon); Reissue (Heinemann 1896) classic SF novel, with a new afterword by John L. Flynn. This is dated 2005 but not seen until now.

A Modern Utopia H. G. Wells (Penguin Classics 0-141-44112-7, Apr 2006, $14.00, 281 + xxxviii, tp, cover by Kate Gibb); Reissue (Chapman & Hall 1905) utopian SF novel. This primarily follows the “definitive” 1925 Atlantic edition, with notes on changes. Introduction by Francis Wheen; notes by Gregory Claeys & Andy Sawyer. This is an international edition. Second printing.

The Sleeper Awakes H. G. Wells (Penguin Classics 0-141-44106-2, Apr 2006, $13.00, 252 + xxxvi, tp, cover by Kate Gibb); Reissue (Harper 1899 as When the Sleeper Wakes) classic SF novel. This primarily follows the 1924 Atlantic (Unwin; Scribner) edition, with a detailed discussion of Wells’s various revisions. Notes by Andy Sawwyer. Introduction by Patrick Parrinder. This is an international edition. Second printing.

The War of the Worlds H. G. Wells (Pocket 1-4165-2369-3, Jun 2006, $4.95, 264 + xx, pb, cover by Mark Burckhardt); Reprint (Heinemann 1898) classic SF novel. This is an Enriched Classic edition with supplemental material including introduction, chronology, notes, and critical excerpts.

Seven Novels H. G. Wells (Barnes & Noble 0-7607-7499-4, 2006, $12.95, 928 + xi, hc); Reprint (Dover 1950 as Seven Science Fiction Novels of H.G. Wells) omnibus of The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, The First Men in the Moon, The Food of the Gods, and In the Days of the Comet. This has a new introduction by Brian Stableford.

The Gate of Gods Martha Wells (HarperCollins/Eos 0-380-80800-5, Aug 2006, $7.99, 484pp, pb, cover by Donato Giancola) [Fall of Ile-Rien]; Reprint (Eos 2005) fantasy novel, the third book of The Fall of Ile-Rien.

The Unresolved T. K. Welsh (Penguin/Dutton 0-525-47731-4, Aug 2006, $16.99, 149pp, hc); Young adult ghost story. A teen killed in a steamship disaster haunts those responsible.

Warhammer: Witch Killer C. L. Werner (BL Publishing/Black Library US 1-84416-395-4, Jan 2007, $7.99, 251pp, pb, cover by Darius Hinks); Novelization based on the fantasy roleplaying game. Copyrighted by Games Workshop. This first US edition has the same ISBN as the Black Library UK (12/06) edition, but only lists US and Canadian prices.

Children of the Blood Michelle Sagara West (BenBella Books 1-932100-75-X, Apr 2006, $14.95, 307pp, tp); Reprint (Del Rey 1992 as by Michelle Sagara) fantasy novel, book two of the Sundered. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 617, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

Lady of Mercy Michelle Sagara West (BenBella Books 1-932100-92-X, Sep 2006, $14.95, 339pp, tp); Reprint (Del Rey 1993 as by Michelle Sagara) fantasy novel, book three of the Sundered. BenBella Books, 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 617, Dallas TX 75206; [www.benbellabooks.com].

The Last Days Scott Westerfeld (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-062-X, Sep 2006, $16.99, 289pp, hc); Young-adult contemporary SF vampire novel, a loose sequel to Peeps. Teens try to start a rock band amid plague and weird events in New York City.

Midnighters, Book Two: Touching Darkness Scott Westerfeld (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-051956-8, Mar 2006, $6.99, 439pp, pb, cover by Kamil Vojnar); Reprint (Eos 2005) young-adult fantasy novel, second in a trilogy about teens with special talents that give them an extra hour each day.

Midnighters, Vol. 3: Blue Noon Scott Westerfeld (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-051957-6, Mar 2006, $15.99, 378pp, hc, cover by Kamil Vojnar); Young-adult fantasy novel, third in a trilogy about teens with special talents that give them an extra hour each day.

Peeps Scott Westerfeld (Penguin/Razorbill 1-59514-083-2, Sep 2006, $8.99, 312pp, tp); Reprint (Razorbill 2005) young-adult contemporary SF vampire novel.

Specials Scott Westerfeld (Simon Pulse 0-689-86540-6, Jun 2006, $15.95, 372pp, hc); Young-adult SF novel, third in a trilogy set in a world where almost everyone is made beautiful on their 16th birthday.

Memories of Empire Django Wexler (Medallion Press 1-932815-14-7, Sep 2005, $14.99, 561pp, tp, cover by Adam Mock); Epic fantasy novel. Medallion Press, 225 Seabreeze Ave., Palm Beach FL 33480; [www.medallion press.com].

Water Song Suzanne Weyn (Simon Pulse 1-4169-4013-8, Nov 2006, $5.99, 194pp, pb, cover by Kinuko Y. Craft); Young-adult fantasy novel based on “The Frog Prince” set in WWI Europe. Part of the Once Upon a Time series of fairy-tale retellings.

Missing Magic Karen Whiddon (Dorchester/Love Spell 0-505-52642-5, Oct 2006, $6.99, 305pp, pb); Fantasy novel. Prince Cenrick, heir to the kingdom of Rune, undertakes a quest in the human world and gets help from a suspended policewoman.

Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083 Andrea White (HarperCollins/Eos 0-06-055456-8, Nov 2006, $6.99, 440pp, pb, cover by Steve Stone); Reprint (Eos 2005) young-adult SF novel about a future reality TV show.

The Prometheus Project Steve White (Baen 1-4165-2097-X, Dec 2006, $7.99, 333pp, pb, cover by Bob Eggleton); Reprint (Baen 2005) SF novel.

Exodus Steve White & Shirley Meier (Baen 978-1-4165-2098-6, Jan 2007, $26.00, 272pp, hc, cover by Clyde Caldwell); Military SF novel, sequel to The Shiva Option by David Weber & White in their Starfire series.

Bond of Blood Diane Whiteside (Berkley 0-425-20774-9, Oct 2006, $14.00, 326pp, tp); Erotic vampire novel, the first in the Texas Vampires trilogy.

The Hunter’s Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires Diane Whiteside (Berkley Heat 0-425-21035-9, Feb 2006, $14.00, 258pp, tp); Collection of 12 erotic stories of the Texas Vampires. Previously published in different form as an e-book (Ellora’s Cave 2001).

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